Mechanical Technician III

Genesis Engineering•Lanham, MD

4d•$40 - $48

About The Position

Genesis Engineering Solutions (GES), a provider of engineering, manufacturing, integration, and test services for aerospace and defense programs, is seeking an experienced Mechanical Technician III to support complex flight hardware integration, environmental testing, and mechanical assembly operations. The role is a senior member of the production and integration team, providing technical leadership during hardware builds and flight integration campaigns. The technician executes complex integration activities, mentors junior technicians, and ensures flight hardware is assembled and documented in accordance with engineering, quality, and customer requirements. Flight integration experience is strongly desired and is a key differentiator. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position. Typical core hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Travel is primarily local during the business day, with occasional out-of-area and overnight travel possible for customer, test, launch-site, or integration activities. The position has no supervisory responsibility. Extended hours, evenings, or weekends may be required during critical integration, testing, or customer delivery activities. Applicants must be U.S. citizens for government contract requirements and must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer; visa sponsorship is unavailable.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 7 years of aerospace, defense, or flight hardware integration experience.
Demonstrated experience supporting flight integration campaigns.
Advanced ability to interpret engineering drawings, procedures, and technical specifications.
Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting capability.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Exceptional attention to detail and workmanship.
Ability to maintain sustained focus during long-duration precision tasks.
Experience in quality-controlled manufacturing or integration environments.
Must be a U.S. citizen due to government contract requirements.
Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

ESD certification.
J-STD soldering certification.
Epoxy mixing training.
Epoxy application training.
Crimping certification, preferably J-STD.
Cleanroom operations training.

Responsibilities

Lead complex mechanical assembly and integration activities involving aerospace flight hardware.
Perform precision assembly, inspection, rework, and installation operations.
Support spacecraft, payload, and flight system integration campaigns.
Execute work according to engineering drawings, travelers, procedures, and manufacturing plans.
Verify hardware configuration and support configuration audits.
Support environmental testing, including vibration, thermal, and functional test operations.
Troubleshoot integration issues and work with engineering teams to develop solutions.
Review build documentation for completeness and accuracy.
Train and mentor junior technicians.
Provide guidance on assembly best practices and workmanship standards.
Support schedule execution and integration milestones.
Ensure adherence to ESD, contamination control, quality, and safety requirements.